Consumers' investments help farmers produce a return benefiting both

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BY MORNING SENTINEL STAFF

Billi Barker, who has a 25-acre market farm in St. Albans, faces her greatest need...
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Writer811 of Pittsfield, ME

May 5, 2008 9:46 AM

I have bought shares in a CSA for three years now and have found that in direct opposition to Franco's comments, the farmer has been OVERLY generous with my weekly share. What should be a $25-$30 box of fresh vegetables and herbs each week often was worth up to $50. But even more than the fresh food I get to eat, I have the self-satisfaction of knowing that I am helping out a local farm family and supporting agriculture in my home town. What would your town look like without rolling fields, pristine woods and the open space that agriculture provides?

FRANCO of RICHMOND, ME

May 5, 2008 8:53 AM

if one participates..i would think you should get a discount...what prevents the farmer from inflating the price at the stand..
i saw this news story about lobster fishnerman leasing out their lobster pots.. you give them some money up front..and get a portion of their catch...
is the lobsterman going to be soooooo
honest ???? i don't think sooo
IMO

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